WMATA Project Manager - DM (765290)

Job DescriptionJob Description

WMATA is looking for a PM to lead a team of IT project professionals to review, assess, and remediate issues across a number of initiatives across the IT portfolio. 

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking  key staff augmentation resources for immediate surge support for completion of the following initiatives, but limited to Better Bus Network Redesign, Trapeze to HASTUS Migration, Fleet Technology Optimization: Bus Technology Optimization, Railcar-to everything communication, Access Services Technology Optimization, Tap-n-Go, Exadata migration to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 

The Program Manager - Application Development is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of multiple related application development projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments, and goals. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and leadership abilities to drive successful outcomes in a dynamic environment.  

Responsibilities:  

• Program Leadership and Strategy:  
• Define program scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.  
• Develop and maintain program roadmaps, outlining project dependencies, timelines, and resource allocation.  
• Align program goals with business objectives and ensure that projects contribute to the overall strategic vision.  
• Provide strategic guidance and decision-making throughout the program lifecycle.  

Project Management: 

• Oversee multiple application development projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.  
• Develop and manage project plans, including defining project scope, goals, and deliverables.  
• Coordinate project activities, resources, and schedules. 
• Monitor project progress, identify and resolve issues, and escalate risks as needed. 
• Manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost-effectiveness.  

Team Leadership and Collaboration:  

• Lead, mentor, and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.  
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among project teams, stakeholders, and other departments.  
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure their performance meets expectations.  
• Promote best practices and process improvements within the application development team.  

Stakeholder Management:  

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including senior management, business users, and technical teams.  
• Communicate program status, progress, and issues to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.  
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure their satisfaction with program outcomes.  
• Act as a liaison between business and technical teams, ensuring that business needs are translated into effective technical solutions.  

Risk and Change Management:  

• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, developing contingency plans as needed.  
• Manage program changes, ensuring that changes are properly evaluated, approved, and implemented.  
• Implement effective change management processes to minimize disruption to the business.  

Quality and Compliance:  

• Ensure that application development projects adhere to quality standards, best practices, and relevant regulations.  
• Oversee testing and quality assurance processes to ensure that deliverables meet functional and technical requirements.  

Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the development team.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field. Master's degree .

Skill

Required / Desired    8 Years

Amount

of Experience

Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in managing complex application development programs.

Required

8

Years

Proven track record of successfully delivering multiple projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

Required

8

Months

Extensive experience with software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Scrum).

Required

8

Years

Experience managing cross-functional teams and working with diverse stakeholders.

Required

8

Years

Familiarity with various programming , databases, and operating systems.

Required

8

Years

Understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and system integration.

Required

8

Years

Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)

Required

8

Years

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration,

or a related field. Master's degree .

Required

Agile certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)).

Required